David Beckham ‘crushed’ by England 2018 World Cup snub

David Beckham led a chorus of former England internationals in expressing their huge disappointment and frustration at Fifa’s refusal to end England’s long wait to host the World Cup again.

David Beckham at the 2018 World Cup hosts announcement in Zurich (PA)

Beckham, a key member of the 2018 team who took part in yesterday’s presentation alongside Prime Minister David Cameron and Prince William, admitted he was ‘crushed’ as the blow of losing to Russia sank in.

‘When you put so much work into something and you don’t get anything from it, then it is crushing,’ he said.